Interesting Internet Finds – WE July 1, 2016

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I publish Interesting Internet Finds monthly in the Boca Raton Computer Society’s Boca Bits monthly newsletter, and share them through APCUG‘s PUSH program with other computer/technology user group newsletter editors.

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Each month, I find many more things than I can use, so have decided to start publishing some of those that were not used for the newsletter on this blog most Fridays.

I do not go into much depth about each one, I just put them out there for you. Check them out for yourself and let me know what you think by leaving a comment.

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Titles, Links, Short Description of Interesting Finds

How To Turn an Old Phone into a Dedicated Chromecast Remote

http://android.wonderhowto.com/how-to/turn-old-phone-into-dedicated-chromecast-remote-0171948/
I turned my old Samsung Galaxy SII into a dedicated Chromecast remote. If you have Chromecast, and an old smartphone, rather than throw the smartphone away, turn it into a dedicated chromecast remote.

Wi-Fi Calling: What It Is And Why You Want It

http://www.wonderoftech.com/wi-fi-calling/
If you have heard about wi-fi calling, and are wondering what it is all about, check out this post.

How To Make Windows Troubleshoot Your PC Problems For You

http://www.howtogeek.com/260248/how-to-make-windows-troubleshoot-your-pc-problems-for-you/
Did you know Windows 7 and up has built-in troubleshooters? If not, check out this post from the How-To Geek blog to learn more about them. I have used some of them myself, but didn’t realize how many others are available.

Making Your Phone Battery Last All Day (Without Using A Power Bank)

http://www.slashgear.com/making-your-phone-battery-last-all-day-without-using-a-power-bank-24445828/
These things will take some getting used to, and change the way you use your smartphone. But, if you work these into your normal use you shouldn’t need to charge as often each day.

A Malware Funnel Pre-Installed On Your PC?

http://askbobrankin.com/a_malware_funnel_preinstalled_on_your_pc.html
This is something I never thought about, but will now make sure I checkout and resolve with every PC I buy. You should read this post, and make sure you close up the vulnerability also.

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Disclaimer

I have not necessarily checked each link or process out, but if listed I have used the site enough to trust them.

That said, please let me know if something doesn’t work correctly, or the listed site has incorrect information.

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